I never thought I would enjoy birth photography. Even in child birth classes I would turn my head and refuse to watch the actual scenes of women giving birth. But two years ago I was asked to photograph my first birth and it was an experience I will never forget. Such a priceless moment, such many emotions, anticipation, fear, joy. I fell in love with birth photography that day and decided to offer it to my clients.

Last month I was given the opportunity to photography the birth of my niece Baby Alexandra.. She is named after my mother who passed away a little over a year ago. She is a gorgeous child, (no, not biased) and she has big shoes to fill! She was welcomed into this world by so many who love her and I know my mother was smiling from above.

Here is the slideshow of Miss Alexandra’s birth. For more information on birth photography, please email me: melissa@contemporarycaptures.com